Hard Times for Lovers
Judy Collins · 1979
37 min · 10 tracks · folk
A reflective blend of folk melodies and poignant storytelling that captures the complexities of love and longing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of love
- steady pacing for contemplation
- poignant storytelling throughout
- ideal for quiet evenings
- gentle melodies for introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer quick, catchy songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 1, 1979, 'Hard Times for Lovers' marks Judy Collins' return to the studio after a five-year gap since her previous album. By this time, Collins was well-established in the folk genre, known for her emotive interpretations and political activism, but she was also navigating changes in musical styles that were shifting away from traditional folk.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joan Baez· Linda Ronstadt· Carole King
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hard Times for Lovers 3:57
- 2 Marie 3:12
- 3 Happy End 3:12
- 4 Desperado 3:34
- 5 I Remember Sky 4:00
- 6 Starmaker 4:29
- 7 Dorothy 4:37
- 8 The Promise 3:41
- 9 Ice Castles 3:28
- 10 Where or When 3:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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